MACHINE VISION 1992–1996, TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IN FINLAND

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (01) ◽  
pp. 3-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
ANTTI J. SOINI
Keyword(s):  
Machine Vision ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Robot Vision ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Technology Program ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
New Business

Machine vision technology has attracted a strong interest among Finnish research organizations, which has resulted in many innovative products for industry. Despite this goal users were very skeptical towards machine vision and its robustness in harsh industrial environments. Therefore the Technology Development Centre, TEKES, which funds technology related research and development projects in universities and individual companies in Finland, decided to start a national technology program, "Machine Vision 1992–1996". Led by industry, the program boosts research in machine vision technology and seeks to put the research results to work in practical industrial applications. The emphasis is on nationally important, demanding applications. The program will create new business for machine vision producers and encourage the process and manufacturing industry to take advantage of this new technology. So far 60 companies and all major universities and research centers in Finland are working on our forty different projects. The key themes are Process Control, Robot Vision and Quality Control.

Statistical Learning Algorithms to Compensate Slow Visual Feedback for Industrial Robots

2014 ◽  
Vol 137 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cong Wang ◽  
Chung-Yen Lin ◽  
Masayoshi Tomizuka
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Statistical Learning ◽  
Visual Feedback ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Industrial Robot ◽  
Sampling Rate ◽  
Robot Vision ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Industrial Robots ◽  
Imaging Geometry

Vision guided robots have become an important element in the manufacturing industry. In most current industrial applications, vision guided robots are controlled by a look-then-move method. This method cannot support many new emerging demands which require real-time vision guidance. Challenge comes from the speed of visual feedback. Due to cost limit, industrial robot vision systems are subject to considerable latency and limited sampling rate. This paper proposes new algorithms to address this challenge by compensating the latency and slow sampling of visual feedback so that real-time vision guided robot control can be realized with satisfactory performance. Statistical learning methods are developed to model the pattern of target's motion adaptively. The learned model is used to recover visual measurement from latency and slow sampling. The imaging geometry of the camera and all-dimensional motion of the target are fully considered. Tests are conducted to provide evaluation from different aspects.

E-Business Modeling

2003 ◽  
pp. 113-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomaso Forzi ◽  
Peter Laing
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Information Service ◽  
Collaboration Network ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Business Modeling ◽  
Manufacturing Networks ◽  
New Business

This chapter introduces a meta-method for e-business modeling. As a matter of fact, the Internet and Web-based e-business solutions nowadays play a crucial enabling role for the design and implementation of new business models. This implies high chances, but also remarkable risks for enterprises that choose to pursue a new business model striving to exploit new technology potentials. In fact, the implementation of a strategically not appropriate business model would critically undermine the long-term success of a company. Hence there is a clear need for action in the field of methodical business modeling. We present a new approach for a customer-oriented e-business modeling, with specific attention on inter-organizational cooperative networks and re-intermediation, as well as on information management within distributed manufacturing networks. The approach has been validated in the case of the information service intermediary of a collaboration network in the German manufacturing industry.

Emerging Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in the Renewable Energy Segment

2020 ◽  
pp. 220-244
Author(s):  
Kesavan Dhanapal
Keyword(s):  
Global Warming ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Pollution Levels ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
New Business ◽  
Renewable Energy Generation

Considering the breathtaking changes in global business models, all entities foresee to develop new markets and products for survival in the economy. Increasing pollution levels at major cities around the globe, changing climatic conditions, and global warming makes a cloud bubbling thought of making safer and environmentally friendly products. This agenda leads to generate ideas that may create innovative products or practices may bring a competitive advantage for the new establishments. We all know that energy production constitutes to majority of the pollution in the environment. In order to tackle this situation, fostering entrepreneurs can think of ideas that are relating to renewable energy generation. Recently the rise of electric vehicles market seems to be a playground for new technology breakthroughs. This segment has huge potential for the next two decades. New entrepreneurs can take advantage of the renewable energy in making new business prospects.

scholarly journals Adaptive Algorithm for the Quality Control of Braided Sleeving

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 812060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miha Pipan ◽  
Andrej Kos ◽  
Niko Herakovic
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Machine Vision ◽  
Adaptive Algorithm ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Robot Vision ◽  
Measuring Method ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Visual Observation ◽  
Pipe Surface ◽  
Different Types

We describe the development and application of a robot vision based adaptive algorithm for the quality control of the braided sleeving of high pressure hydraulic pipes. With our approach, we can successfully overcome the limitations, such as low reliability and repeatability of braided quality, which result from the visual observation of the braided pipe surface. The braids to be analyzed come in different dimensions, colors, and braiding densities with different types of errors to be detected, as presented in this paper. Therefore, our machine vision system, consisting of a mathematical algorithm for the automatic adaptation to different types of braids and dimensions of pipes, enables the accurate quality control of braided pipe sleevings and offers the potential to be used in the production of braiding lines of pipes. The principles of the measuring method and the required equipment are given in the paper, also containing the mathematical adaptive algorithm formulation. The paper describes the experiments conducted to verify the accuracy of the algorithm. The developed machine vision adaptive control system was successfully tested and is ready for the implementation in industrial applications, thus eliminating human subjectivity.

Business Model Innovation-Oriented Technology Management for Emergent Technologies

2019 ◽  
pp. 667-677
Author(s):  
Sven Seidenstricker ◽  
Ardilio Antonino
Keyword(s):  
Technology Management ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Emergent Technologies ◽  
New Business

The diffusion of new technologies into the market challenges technology management in research and practice. Technology commercialization and detecting markets at an early stage of technology development have been considered in the research on technology management in recent years; however, all technologies, when it comes to the market, need to be embedded in sustainable business models. The research and concepts of business model innovations might offer support to identify market gaps which fit emerging technology and define requirements for its development; hence, the diffusion rate for new technology, as well as its scope for competitive advantage, can be increased. This chapter elaborates three main steps for developing new business models for emergent technologies through the management of technologies and influencing their development at an early stage.

Business Model Innovation-Oriented Technology Management for Emergent Technologies

2018 ◽  
pp. 4560-4569 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Seidenstricker ◽  
Ardilio Antonino
Keyword(s):  
Technology Management ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Business Models ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Emergent Technologies ◽  
New Business

The diffusion of new technologies into the market challenges technology management in research and practice. Technology commercialisation and detecting markets at an early stage of technology development have been considered in the research on technology management in recent years; however, all technologies, when it comes to the market, need to be embedded in sustainable business models. The research and concepts of business model innovations might offer support to identify market gaps which fit emerging technology and define requirements for its development; hence, the diffusion rate for new technology, as well as its scope for competitive advantage, can be increased. This paper elaborates three main steps for developing new business models for emergent technologies through the management of technologies and influencing their development at an early stage.

scholarly journals Engines need transmission belts: the importance of people in technology transfer offices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Micozzi ◽  
Donato Iacobucci ◽  
Irene Martelli ◽  
Andrea Piccaluga
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Industrial Applications ◽  
Policy Action ◽  
Research Organizations ◽  
Technology Transfer Offices ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

AbstractOver the last 20 years, universities and Public Research Organizations have increased their efforts to transfer their research results towards industrial applications in order to generate economic and social impact. Among many different actions, new technology transfer offices (TTOs) have been set up and existing ones strengthened. The present paper intends to evaluate the effects of a specific policy action launched by the Italian Patent and Trademark Office (UIBM) within the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MISE), aimed at increasing the number of employees in TTOs to foster technology transfer in general and the valorization of intellectual property rights more specifically. Our results suggest that the impact of the UIBM policy action has been positive and that in some specific situations the impact was stronger. Our results therefore contribute to the technology transfer literature and can have implications for both academic research and decisions regarding investments in human resources in university TTOs.

Fine MCP Decapsulation Technology Development

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianwei Zhou ◽  
Wei Zheng ◽  
Taekoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Etching ◽  
Etch Rate ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Ammonium Hydroxide ◽  
Mechanical Polishing ◽  
Technology Process ◽  
Tetra Methyl Ammonium Hydroxide ◽  
Die Surface

Abstract Multi-Chip Package (MCP) decapsulation is now becoming a rising problem. Because for traditional decapsulation method, acid can’t dissolve the top silicon die to expose the bottom die surface in MCP. It makes inspecting the bottom die in MCP is difficult. In this paper, a new MCP decapsulation technology combining mechanical polishing with chemical etching is introduced. This new technology can remove the top die quickly without damaging the bottom die using KOH and Tetra-Methyl Ammonium Hydroxide (TMAH). The technology process and relative application are presented. The factors that affect the KOH and TMAH etch rate are studied. The usage difference between the two etchant is discussed.

scholarly journals The Outlook of the Development of Innovative Products from Biocompatible Natural Spider Silk in the Beauty Thread-Lifting Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chen Qing ◽  
Qi-yan Li ◽  
Nan-nan Xue ◽  
Shi-meng Yuan ◽  
Chuan-jun Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spider Silk ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Quick Recovery ◽  
Facial Beauty ◽  
Absorbable Sutures ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Innovative Products ◽  
Thread Lift ◽  
Novel Material ◽  
Lifting Techniques

Abstract Embedding thread lift rhytidectomy, also known as “thread lifting” in China, with the natures of simple operation, less trauma and quick recovery, is progressively used in clinical practice as a new technology of face lifting. Herewith, a brief introduction of the previous advances of thread lifting techniques and materials in the facial beauty industry, combined with the discussion on various types of sutures, common complications, and the site of actions were provided. The main limitations of present thread lifting material include: (1) the use of non-absorbable sutures is liable to cause allergies and a series of complications; (2) the absorbable sutures are easily degradation, and people need to reshape in a relatively short period. Therefore, the high biocompatible spider silk was proposed as a novel material of thread lifting suture and related devices, the advantages and preliminary achievements on spider silk were also addressed. Graphic Abstract

Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Process for ILI Technology Evaluation and Enhancements: Performance Evaluation Phase

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Cazenave ◽  
Ming Gao ◽  
Hans Deeb ◽  
Sean Black
Keyword(s):  
Performance Evaluation ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Test Facility ◽  
Technology Evaluation ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Integrity Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Phase ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Pull Tests

The project “Development of an Industry Test Facility and Qualification Processes for in-line inspection (ILI) technology Evaluation and Enhancements” aims to expand knowledge of ILI technology performance and identify gaps where new technology is needed. Additionally, this project also aims to provide ILI technology developers, researchers and pipeline operators a continuing resource for accessing test samples with a range of pipeline integrity threats and vintages; and inline technology test facilities at the Technology Development Center (TDC) of Pipeline Research Council International, Inc. (PRCI), a PRCI managed facility available for future industry and PHMSA research projects. An ILI pull test facility was designed and constructed as part of this project based on industry state-of-the-art and opportunities for capability improvement. The major ILI technology providers, together with pipeline operator team members, reviewed the TDC sample inventory and developed a series of ILI performance tests illustrating one of multiple possible research objectives, culminating in 16-inch and 24-inch nominal diameter test strings. The ILI technology providers proposed appropriate inspection tools based on the types of the integrity threats in the test strings, a series of pull tests of the provided ILI tools were performed, and the technology providers delivered reports of integrity anomaly location and dimensions for performance evaluation. Quantitative measures of detection and sizing performance were confidentially disclosed to the individual ILI technology providers. For instances where ILI predictions were outside of claimed performance, the vendors were given a limited sample of actual defect data to enable re-analysis, thus demonstrating the potential for improved integrity assessment with validation measurements. In this paper, an evaluation of the ILI data obtained from repeated pull-through testing on the 16 and 24-inch pipeline strings at the TDC is performed. The resulting data was aligned, analyzed, and compared to truth data and the findings of the evaluation are presented.

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